Description

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Days

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, NICU, and pediatric service lines within a large acute care hospital setting
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including adult vents, infant/pediatric vents, transport vents, non-invasive devices, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Document patient care and clinical interventions accurately using Cerner EMR
• Float to all critical care units and general floor areas as needed based on patient census and staffing requirements
• Maintain patient ratios and deliver quality respiratory care in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Participate in rotating weekend shifts, with a minimum of four weekend shifts per six-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency with GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger infant/pediatric ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilators, V60 non-invasive devices, and high-flow oxygen equipment (Vapotherm, Comfort Flow)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Prior experience in NICU or pediatric respiratory care settings

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, high-acuity facility that serves as the region's referral center for Level II trauma, comprehensive stroke, and Level III NICU care
• Work alongside a large, experienced respiratory therapy team in a facility that has earned top national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety